Stock Market? Hello, Im 19 years old and wanted to learn a little more about the stock market and how it works. In the stock market right now and i see all these things that dont really understand, hoping that someone could tell me what all this means? $ Last Trade - 27.87 Volume - 45,216,569 $ Change - 0.12 % Change - 0.43 Knowing all this can someone tell me what all this means and tell me if i did own this stock how much money i would have made? Thanks in advance.

Was the American stock market plunge reason to be nervous or just a buying opportunity? One of the reasons I asked was also because I'm still a rookie at investing and wanted to hear some opinions. I'm as green as can be when it comes to stock market investing, and I understand people lost lots of money, but is the drop really a reason to be nervous? I understand it's a sign there might be a change in the lending market, but is this a reason to be nervous about investing in the stock market or to start trading all your stocks? I mean it's not like the America is an unstable country. It's no reason to start pulling all of your money out of the stock market, right? This is a proven market that should stabilize itself in a while, no? Is this just an opportunity to buy cheap stocks? Chime in on the stock market plunge?

How do Korean stock market stay independent from US stock market? Korean stock market is very connected with US stock market. Due to subprime mortgage loan, Korean stock market got damaged a lot. Since subprime mortgage loan, I have been interested in this for so long time. Please tell me how Korean stock market stay independent from US stock market.

How does the housing market affect the stock market so much? I heard that the housing market being low in sales and with the forclousure market crashing, it is affecting investors so much that they are moving money out of equities (stocks) and investing more in safer investments. Thats why the stock market has been down so much in the past week. How does this happen? I was reading about it, but I didn't really understand. Are investors pulling out their stocks from big lenders? How exactly does it affect the stock market? I need help understanding it in normal terms that make sense. Please advise, thank you!!

What was the PE of the stock market before and after the stock market crash of 1929? What was the PE of the stock market before and after the stock market crash of 1929? What I'm really wondering, was that stock market really a "bubble" crashing?

Channel stock market capital gains through my incorporated business? Hello, I am the CEO of a small web design company. I'm also heavily invested in the stock market. I'm wondering if it is possible to channel my capital gains that I make through the stock market through my small, incorporated S Corporation, to save on taxes. Currently, short term capital gains in the stock market are upwards of 35-40 % for larger gains. Thats just way too much to be giving to the government. Thanks if anyone can help.

How to make millions on the stock market? I have spoke to many people that claim they are millionaires from the stock market without disclosing how they did it. If you have made millions from the stock market please share your tactics here. What stocks would you recommend, what investment company (e-trade, ameritrade, etc)? Do not answer if you haven't made millions in the stock market!

What exactly are stocks in the stock market? Please anwer all if possible: What are stocks? How do they work? What is the stock market? What are all the companies that i find market doing in the market? Please, if you can, tell me all there is about stocks, the stock market, etc.

How does the stock market work and how do you trade/invest in it? I want to start trading/investing in the stock market but I do not really understand the terms such as indexes, averages, etc. I also do not know how the whole stock market works. May someone summarize or provide me with a detailed website? Thanks.

What is the relationship between one stock market and another foreign stock market? I'm an Indonesian and I am told that my country stock market going down has something to do with US's stock market going down. Can anyone please help me explain the relationship? Or if this is true at all? Thanks a lot!

In what ways are the stock market and the real estate market related? Such as: Do foreclosure increases affect the stock market and in what ways? What happens when deeds recorded decrease? What happens to the stock market when median home prices go down? What happens when new construction permits decrease? This is of course referring to residential real estate, but what about commercial real estate? Thank you very much for your input.

How far ahead of the economy is the stock market? I've heard the stock market is an indicator of future economics. We've seen a little improvement in the market recently, indicating economic recovery, but when? Also, why does the stock market say it likes Hillary Clinton as VP? Basically, I'm interested what messages the stock market sends in general.

Is the stock market expected to drop significantly in the next six months? My financial advisor advised me to move more of my investments into the bond market. He said that equities have been at all time highs, and the market is expected to correct itself sometimes between summer and this winter. However, I can't find any articles on this expected correction. Anyone know more about this? Also, what are some good online news organization where I can read articles about the stock market?

What should i do to become a stock market analyst or a stock market researcher ? I want to start a carrer in the stock market, gradually do my MBA and then start a business and probably an investment firm myself. What will be the best way to go about doing this ? Are there any courses i will have to undergo so that i can get into any broking/ investment firm ?

What are the best stock market sectors for 2006? What sectors of stock market are the best for 2006? Drug, Energy, Tech or what? Will it be a good year for stock?

What is the best stock market trade that has ever been placed, and how much did that investor/trader gain? I am just curious for any information you may have on some of the best stock market trades ever placed that have made investors/traders an incredible amount of instant immense wealth, and in what timescale they did it in, also how they did it? All answers would be very much appreciated. Thanks.

How do you sell stocks on the stock market? If you want to sell a stock on the market do you have to set an ask price and have someones bid price match your ask price in order for it to sell or is there a way for you to sell the stock at anytime incase you want to get rid of the stocks quickly without doing the bid ask process?

What are a few stocks that are old and have beaten the stock market? AT&T is decades old but it's history seems to be to do worse than the stock market. I am interested in knowing one or more stocks that have traditionally beaten the market, especially if they are dividend stocks.

How do I invest in the US stock market if I am based from the Philippines? Currently I have a few USD that I wish to invest in the US stock market or in mutual funds instead of exchanging them in the Philippine currency. Is it possible to invest in stocks and mutual funds using the internet only? How? Thanks!

What makes the stock market different than gambling? I can make educated guesses and research my horses at the race track, and you can get 20 bucks back from only investing 1 dollar, easily. You'll be hard pressed to get that return in 1 day at the stock market. And who want's to gamble in the long term? You invest $10,000 only to have the broker tell you that you MIGHT get a good return? Find me a broker who will tell you NOT to buy stock and I'll give you a $100.

How often does a correction in the stock market turn into a full-blown recession? I'm interested in "leveraged indexes" (ex., SSO) that imitate the general movement of the stock market with increased power. However, if the market plummets, I'm twice as in trouble as I'd normally be. I know that predicting the market is a difficult if not impossible task, but are there any early "warning signs" to warn me of an upcoming recession? Historically, how many times have corrections (10% drop in the market) turned into a true, full-blown recession (20% drop or more in the market)? Thanks for your help!

How long will it take for the stock market to recover? With the so called credit crisis under way, how long will it take for the stock market to go up?

How often does a correction in the stock market turn into a recession? I'm interested in "leveraged indexes" (ex., SSO) that imitate the general movement of the stock market with increased power. However, if the market plummets, I'm twice as in trouble as I'd normally be. I know that predicting the market is a difficult if not impossible task, but are there any early "warning signs" to warn me of an upcoming recession? Historically, how many times have corrections (10% drop in the market) turned into a true, full-blown recession (20% drop or more in the market)? Thanks for your help! Correction: By "recession" I meant a bear market. Sorry for the confusion of terms.

Where is the best place to find stock market news and investing ideas? Where do you go to find your stock market information. List all websites. Also, Do you know of a place that offers free power listing?

How old to invest in the stock market? I was wondering if there is a legal age limit for Canadian citizens investing in the stock market. I understand that American citizens under the age of 18 may have a legal guardian cosign the stock. Is it the same case for Canadians?

I have Absolutely NO experience in the stock market how should I and where should I start? All right Im 14 years old and i know nothing about stocks or the stock market. Im a TOTAL noob. Tell me everything a newbie needs to know about starting in the stock market. Please.

What will the effect of the boomer retirement have on the stock market? Right now, boomers are preparing for retirement. Most are earning in their peak years or near their peak income levels. They are pumping more money than ever into the market to pay for their retirements. The ratio of people pulling money out of the market to fund their retirements in comparison with the people putting money into the market to save for their future retirements is better than it will be for at least the next three generations, most likely more. In the next five to fifteen years, the ratio of people paying into the market to save for their retirements in comparison to the people taking out of the market to pay for their retirements is going to change drastically. The draw on the market will increases drastically over the savings rate to finance retirement. This will be a historical first for the stock market.

How does the stock market work, Whats the difference between NasDaq and the other thing? Anything about the stock market?

What can you learn from investing in stock market? It's for a project I have to do. What exactly can you learn from investing in the stock market? I wrote how unpredictable it is and how hard it is to choose what stock to buy. You can never know for sure how the stock will do over an extended period of time.

What is the best way to invest money via stock market or not with a couple hundred dollars? Obviously not looking to get rich or anything just wanting to get my feet wet in the market or investing somehow. I see on some sites investing in the stock market they have monthly fees or trade costs that seem to add up very quickly. What are the best ways you have found investing a couple hundred dollars where the fees don't eat away at your funds.

What is the stock market all about ? How can I make money and start at it ? I am interested in learning about the stock market. Can anyone adives me and give me my best options along with how to start at it all ? I have the slightest clue only to wither you gain or lose money.

What percentage has the stock market dropped in the past month? My 401K has dropped 17% in the past month. Is that better or worse than the stock market average?

What are reasons for the stock market setback in the last two weeks? The stock market reached all times highs. Is it plain and simple a time for a correction. Can other events be tied into other than the subprime mortgages dilmena. Thanks for your answers.

How will the global stock market crisis affect us all and is there a solution? I live on the poor side of the rich-poor divide and am starting to fret about the global stock market crisis, which seems to be on a never-ending slippery slide. I live with my parents who have quite a bit of debt and aren't high-earners, I think my dad owns a few shares in the company he works for, but not much. How is all of this going to affect the rich and poor classes and what would be a solution in trying to stabalise the slump? How would a solution affect the rich and poor classes? If a solution is not found, what will happen?

How can I get started in the stock market with little money? I have a very limited income (I'm a college student) but I keep up with the market because my trust fund is based on stock. Is there anyway I can begin investing money for myself with my limited resources?

What is the best site to practice for the stock market? I want to learn about the stock market, and practice investing in the stock market. I've seen a lot of "Stock Market Game" websites on the internet; which is the best? (Preferably free!)

What happened in the stock market today? Today, January 22, 2008 all the news channels were focusing on the stock market a huge risk of recession. They also said that the federal government reduced interest rates. I only saw bits and pieces of the news report. What exactly happened? What was the scare? What did the government do?

What is the best way to jump into the stock market? I have always been interested in the stock market but I have never really understood it completly. I understand many of the basic concepts of trading and seling. What would you recommend to someone who wants to begin using the stock market and buying stock?

What REAL return can you expect by investing in the stock market? Say I invest $50,000 in the stock market for the long term. I don't ever want to lose that principal, but I want it to grow as much as possible. Using the most tried-and true, proven, reliable stock market investment strategy or strategies, what net return -- after taxes -- can I expect to earn?

How do I begin investing in the stock market? Iam a beginner, and I want to invest in the stock market, who do I need to contact?

How do stock market Analysts research the future fluctuation of Stocks? In todays world lots of companies are very secretive about there dealings, i.e Murges, Sell off's etc. How and Where do the guys on the stock market learn the goings on before it actually happens??

how earnings in the stock market get taxed? does income made in the stock market get taxed the same as the income I make at work? I know about the long term capital gains stuff but what else. Does it matter what tax bracket I'm in as to how much it gets taxed? Do I have to pay state tax, social security etc?? Say I Make 100 dollars in the stock market and I was in a 25% tax bracket and took out the hundred I made before a year what would I be left with? so wait if I buy 1000 dollars worth of stock and the price of the stock increases to give me 1200 dollars worth of stock at the end of the year they tax it even if my money's still invested in the stock? How do they differentiate this profit between a short term and long term gain then? "Dividends are tax at your normal tax bracket, except for qualified dividends, which are taxed at maximum of 15% (5% for those in 10% or 15% bracket), and you have to pay federal and state tax, but not social security or medicare tax." so if I made 100 dollars in the stock market in over a year I would get taxed 15% + federal tax of 25% + state tax? Is that right? that ends up being over 40% of the income going to taxes.

How can I become a professional stock market dealer? How can I analyse the change of the stock market, and when to bay and sell the stock? How can I forecast the growing company, and the elements of making that growing?

What industry has been most dependable in the stock market? I'm going into working with the stock market... looking over stocks I have seen that banks have been most dependable with their market cap. what is your opinion? Are they a dependable stock or is there something better?

What is market capitalization in relation to the stock market? every time i check the stock market i see the abbreviation mkt cap, and I dont know what it means.

How many points did the stock market lose in the crash of 1929? Also, how much wealth was lost in terms of money during the crash? Can anyone explain what the overvaluation of stocks is? The stock market is very confusing to me, but I think it's wise to invest. Any help would be great. I'm getting conflicting information. Online, I read that the 16 billion dollars were lost, but what you said contradicts this. I also read that more than 500 points were lost.

How do you lose everything in the stock market? I've tried winning at the stock market, and so far it hadn't worked. So I figured if I found out how to lose money then NOT do it, that might work! So, how do you lose everything in the stock market?